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    How to Write Fiction Without the Fuss , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 214min
    Have you always wanted to write a best-selling book? If you have ever wanted to try your hand at writing fiction, started a novel, written a short story, or even completed a manuscript – only to find that it lacks that certain something, then this is the book for you. How To Write Fiction Without The Fuss takes you through all aspects of the craft of fiction writing and gives you a clear understanding of the fundamentals, along with tools and tips to enhance your writing skills. This audio "manual" for all budding creative writers will teach you how to: Structure a classic plotline to keep your readers gripped Create believable characters with original voices Use settings and themes to give your story depth Understand your genre and integrate your research Write like a professional and lose the amateurish gaffes Edit and format your manuscript to attract agents and publishers ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Lorelei King. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/crea/000047/bk_crea_000047_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Johnners at The Beeb, Hörbuch, Digital, 172min
    Barry Johnston presents a retrospective of his father's career as a much-loved BBC broadcaster. Jovial Johnners was the doyen of cricket commentators, as well as a consumer of chocolate cake, a reporter, presenter, quiz-master and much-loved voice at State occasions. For nearly 50 years the ever-affable, always enthusiastic Brian Johnston brought warmth and wit to a wide range of BBC programmes - commentating for Test Match Special and the Boat Race, reporting for In Town Tonight and presenting Down Your Way, playing games on Twenty Questions and Trivia Test Match, and describing Royal events such as the Coronation and the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Here, selected and introduced by his son Barry, is the best of Johnners at the Beeb, a marvellous kaleidoscope of the man at the microphone. The gaffes and the giggles are all included here, of course, helping to make an unforgettable portrait of this inimitable raconteur. Language: English. Narrator: Brian Johnston. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/bbcw/005804/bk_bbcw_005804_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    In the Teeth of Adversity: The Perkins & Tate Mysteries, Book 4 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 319min
    Doug Perkins; his partner, Gerry; and their cat, Pandora, have one job to do: spin gaffes into gold. But this cozy little London PR agency - a better environment for Pandora than profits - is about to be involved in a disastrous affaire dentaire. Endicott Zayle, dentist to the rich and famous - as well as to Doug and Gerry - has a problem of royal proportions. He just killed a beautiful woman with an experimental anesthetic. Or did he? By the time Doug arrives on the scene, the corpse is up and walking around - and someone else is dead instead. With Endicott losing his grip and a line of women all claiming personal interest in the deceased, scandal is afoot. And so is a second dose of murder. For Doug, Perry, and Pandora, making this mess look good will mean sorting through an old man's madness, a young man's foolishness, and a tooth-and-nail case of cat fighting - no holds barred. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Steven Crossley. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/008600/bk_blak_008600_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Raise Your Social I.Q.: How to Do the Right Thing in Any Situation , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 493min
    In this modern, stress-filled time, people face many awkward situations: the dating scene with all its pitfalls; friends going through grief and loss; job difficulties and other personal problems; the woes of love, friendship, and profession. To avoid gaffes and goofs and other embarrassments, we need to bring our social I.Q. into the 21st century. This book defines manners and etiquette for how we live today and shows readers how to keep their mouths foot-free. Among the topics covered: How to mix business and social relationships Thank-you notes and why they are indispensable E-mail versus snail mail (guess which one is better) How to behave on a first date Racism, politics, and sex RSVP or else! The Ten Commandments of social I.Q. The basics of friendship The book also includes a social I.Q. test, and the author dares readers to improve their score before the "final exam", given at the end of the book. Raise Your Social I.Q. shows readers how to live better, happier, and nicer, and how to help rid the planet of bad manners and incivility. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mary Woods. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/001904/bk_blak_001904_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    When the Balls Drop , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 377min
    A refreshingly candid and wickedly funny look at life's second half from Everybody Loves Raymond TV sitcom star and comic Brad Garrett. In this no-holds-barred audiobook of comedic and personal essays, Brad Garrett waxes hilarious - and irreverently honest - about the gaffes, the challenges, and ultimately the joys of middle age as he advises us on how to best approach the dreaded second half of life. Ranging in topics from genetics to genitals, weight to women, and dating to diarrhea, Brad leaves no stone unturned in this laugh-out-loud look at getting older. With pieces such as "No Scales in Heaven", in which Brad points out the essential pointlessness of overthinking diet and exercise, and "Celebrating Your E.D. (Erectile Dysfunction) During Your Midlife Crisis", the star comedian encourages you to forget the overwhelming concerns that accompany middle age and to welcome the laughs - even if you have a 50-50 chance of throwing your back out in doing so. Penned in Brad's signature witty, conversational, no-nonsense style that has cemented his status as an icon in the comedy industry, this autobiographical book will teach you the most important thing: that no matter what, we're all in this together. So embrace it. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Brad Garrett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sans/007041/bk_sans_007041_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Zero Fail
    The first definitive account of the rise and fall of the Secret Service, from the Kennedy assassination to the alarming scandals, secrets, and mismanagement during the Obama and Trump years --by the Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of A Very Stable Genius. Carol Leonnig has been covering the Secret Service for The Washington Post for most of the last decade, bringing to light the gaffes and scandals that plague the agency today--from a toxic work culture to outdated equipment and training to the deep resentment among the ranks with the agency's leadership. But the Secret Service wasn't always so troubled. The Secret Service was born in 1865, in the wake of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, but its story begins in earnest in 1963, with the death of John F. Kennedy. Shocked into reform by their failure to protect the president on that fateful day, this once-sleepy agency was rapidly transformed into a proud, elite unit that would finally redeem themselves in 1981 by valiantly thwarting an assassination attempt against Ronald Reagan. But this reputation for courage and efficiency would not last forever. By Barack Obama's presidency, the Secret Service was becoming notorious for break-ins at the White House, an armed gunman firing at the building while agents stood by, a massive prostitution scandal in Cartagena, and many other dangerous lapses. To expose these shortcomings, Leonnig interviewed countless current and former agents and whistleblowers who risked their careers to speak to her about an agency that's broken and in desperate need of a reform.
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    Manners Begin at Breakfast (eBook, ePUB)
    "An elegant call to courtesy and decorum-meant not to shame but to encourage" from a royal mother, business woman, and parenting blogger (The Wall Street Journal). Princess, parent, and founder of a successful children's clothing line, Marie-Chantal of Greece is constantly asked how she manages to do it all-raise her kids and run her business while leading an active social life. So many of these queries-about proper etiquette for children in our fast-paced, technology-centered world-led her to recognize the need for a modern handbook on children's manners.Manners Begin at Breakfastaddresses rules of etiquette, including basic table manners, social media, fashion dos and don'ts, and party conversation. Covering children from infants to teens,Manners Begin at Breakfastis an essential guide for all parents concerned about raising self-assured, well-adjusted children who are equipped to thrive in society and develop into confident, successful adults. Illustrated with charming, specially commissioned watercolors and written in a lively, conversational style, it is certain to become a perennial and parental must-have resource. "When in doubt... ask a princess! Because even royals have to contend with social media gaffes and dinner guests doing paleo." -Town & Country "Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece... puts some pomp in her Ps and Qs." -Vanity Fair "A how-to guide on navigating everything from international travel to playdate dress codes... Chock-full of actionable, sweetly illustrated tips, proving that modern etiquette doesn't have to be some antiquated, chew-like-you-have-a-secret ordeal." -Domino
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    Chinese Rules: Mao's Dog, Deng's Cat, and Five Timeless Lessons from the Front Lines in China , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 531min
    From the author of the acclaimed Mr. China comes another rollicking adventure story - part memoir, part history, part business imbroglio - that offers valuable lessons to help Westerners win in China. In the 21st century, the world has tilted eastwards in its orbit; China grows confident while the West seems mired in doubt. Having lived and worked in China for more than two decades, Tim Clissold explains the secrets that Westerners can use to navigate through its cultural and political maze. Picking up where he left off in the international best-seller Mr. China, Chinese Rules chronicles his most recent exploits, with assorted Chinese bureaucrats, factory owners, and local characters building a climate change business in China. Of course, all does not go as planned as he finds himself caught between the world's largest carbon emitter and the world's richest man. Clissold offers entertaining and enlightening anecdotes of the absurdities, gaffes, and mysteries he encountered along the way. Sprinkled amid surreal scenes of cultural confusion and near misses are smart myth-busting insights and practical lessons Westerns can use to succeed in China. Exploring key episodes in that nation's long political, military, and cultural history, Clissold outlines five Chinese Rules, which anyone can deploy in on-the-ground situations with modern Chinese counterparts. These Chinese rules will enable foreigners not only to cooperate with China but also to compete with it on its own terms. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Stephen Critchlow. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/harp/004195/bk_harp_004195_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Message Not Received: Why Business Communication Is Broken and How to Fix It , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 506min
    George Bernard Shaw once famously said, "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." Although he died in 1950, Shaw's words live on, especially in the business world. Far too many executives, salespeople, consultants, and even rank-and-file employees suck at communicating. Some think that they're speaking and writing effectively when they drop ostensibly sophisticated terms like paradigm shift, synergy, net-net, form factor, and optics. Others think that they're being clever. No doubt that you know the type. Maybe you're even one of them and don't realize it. These are the folks who regularly rely upon obscure acronyms, technobabble, jargon, and buzzwords when plain English would suffice just fine. They constantly invent new tech-laden words, bastardize others, and turn nouns into verbs. They ignore their audiences, oblivious to the context of their words. In other words, they talk without speaking. If bad business communication is a disease, the prevalence of hackneyed and utterly meaningless terms is just one of its major causes. Aside from using confusing language, many corporate folks depend almost exclusively on a single communications vehicle: email. In the process, they actively resist new, powerful, and truly collaborative tools specifically designed to make people work and communicate better. What's the net effect of this near-pervasive failure to effectively communicate while at work? The precise monetary figure is impossible to quantify. At the same time, though, it cannot be overstated. At a minimum, communication breakdowns are directly responsible for myriad inefficiencies, duplicate efforts, ineffectual campaigns, project failures, largely avoidable gaffes, internal political squabbles, and forgone business opportunities. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the aud ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jonathan Yen. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/023781/bk_adbl_023781_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Strange Birth, Short Life, and Sudden Death of Justice Girl: A Novel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 874min
    The golden age of live television comes to vivid life with the memorable and entertaining tale of Jonny Dirby, who unintentionally captivates the imagination of America with his creation of the hit show Justice Girl. This fun, engrossing work of historical fiction transports listeners back to a time when television shows were chaotic tightrope acts balancing the agendas of actors, studio executives, advertisers, and politicians - and all of it broadcast live to 50 million viewers without the security of a safety net. Set in 1955 in New York City, Julian David Stone's impressive novel follows Jonny from the writers' room of a steady network gig to a crisis of conscience when he decides to abandon his regular paycheck to claim the moral high ground against the spreading plague of McCarthyism. In a final act of defiance, Jonny alters the script of a Superman-inspired lampoon moments before it is broadcast live. What nobody can anticipate is that Jonny's accidental creation, Justice Girl, and her infectious catchphrase of "Justice is served!" are about to sweep the nation and win the hearts and minds of America. Add to the mix a highly driven actress trying to get Jonny blacklisted, along with a desperate network president willing to do anything he can to get complete control of the show, and the history of television will never be the same. The Strange Birth, Short Life, and Sudden Death of Justice Girl moves beyond the gags and gaffes of television's golden age to plumb the depths of the media's broader influence. Anyone interested in this time when television was a new phenomenon, with different factions fighting to use it to promote their varied agendas, will enjoy this riveting novel. Stone is an award-winning writer and director whose 20 years in the entertainment business informs his work with an insider's perspective. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/009202/bk_blak_009202_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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